Position
Plant your Aronia berry bush in full sun or semi-shade for the best results.
Size
This bush grows to a height of 1 metre, with a width of 3 metres when it matures. So, when planting your Aronia berries, give them enough room to spread.
Fertilising
The plant is self-fertilising but adding good organic matter, compost, or well-rotted manure will improve the yield. You can also
apply 1 teaspoon of our slow-release bery fertiliser, every 4-5 months. The roots will absorb what they need.
Soil Type
This berry is not very fussy. All it needs is soil with good drainage so it doesn’t become waterlogged. Aronia berry plants can tolerate most soil types.
At Just Berry Plants, we stock volcanic rock dust. This contains organic minerals and trace elements to boost the health of the soil and increase the amounts of important micro-organisms that are essential for healthy soil.
Watering
Once your plant is well-established, it is quite tolerant of drought and disease. Berry plants prefer only the soil to be watered and not the leaves. If there’s been no rain lately, ensure that you give the soil a good soak every 2 to 3 days, once it has been planted in the garden.
The main cause of death for newly planted berries is not getting enough water after they are planted.
Mulch
Apply 2 to 5 centimetres of pine bark mulch to protect the roots from UV damage and drying out. It retains moisture and maintains an optimal pH. Do not let the mulch touch the plant stem, as it may cause infection or rot.
Re-apply every 3-4 months.
Pruning
Cut away any dead branches in winter. This allows the bush to direct its resources to healthy, productive limbs, leaves and fruit rather than trying to sustain dead or diseased ones.
Facts
The bush flowers in spring. The blooms are small, delicate, and creamy white with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The leaves will change from green to bright red in autumn, making an attractive display.
